Camel cigarettes

Camel is a historically significant cigarette brand founded in 1913 in the United States by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. It was revolutionary for being the first nationally marketed cigarette brand, known for its distinct blend of Turkish and Virginia tobaccos. The brand's iconic mascot, 'Old Joe' the dromedary camel, helped establish it as a household name.

Today, the ownership of Camel is split globally. In the United States, the brand remains under Reynolds American, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco (BAT). Internationally, including the German market shown in this image, Camel was sold to Japan Tobacco (JT) in 1999.

For the German market, Camel products are typically manufactured at Japan Tobacco International's large production facility in Trier, Germany, which serves as a major hub for European distribution. The packaging features mandatory EU/German health warnings regarding erectile dysfunction and contact information for cessation assistance.